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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,688.96, 944,282.88 and 230,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,688.96, 944,282.88 and 230,238.72 is: 345,266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,688.96 : 944,282.88 = 230,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,688.96/944,282.88 = 230,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,688.96x = 944,282.88 × 230,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,688.96x = 217,410,481,609.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,410,481,609.11/629,688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,266.47

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